Jr Art Director

Plan, concept, design, and produce a full range of graphic design products. Responsible for art direction of assigned jobs as well as art directing and mentoring of others. Plans, designs, and produces a full range of graphic design products for a diverse audience. Meets partner requirements and deadlines outlined in creative request, including, but not limited to design concepts such as color, type, layout, and theme variations using a full knowledge of established identity standards and requirements.

Makes all requested changes/corrections promptly and correctly. Prepares electronic files (preflight) for digital printing as well as four-color process and spot-color offset printing. Communicates daily with operations department. Works with other designers and copywriters to develop new concepts. Assists with establishing and maintaining the highest possible standards of reproduction for all print, outdoor, audio/visual, and collateral materials produced.

Monitors quality of finished mechanical art and conceptual materials produced by internal and freelance designers. Informs and advises leadership on status of departmental affairs of importance to producing the best work under the best deadlines, including all design-related computer hardware/software needs such as upgrades, equipment needs/problems, training, etc.

Encourages the efficient visual execution of creative concepts according to a prime account responsibility list or by assignment. Consults with leadership, as well as copywriters and others, as necessary, to achieve agency objectives. Examines and approves finished art and conceptual material and supervises the alteration or correction of such material.

Maintains a current list of available freelance artists, photographers, and other contributory talent. Oversees standards in type specification, color quality, inspection, and approval of vendor proofs. Lead and/or guide the work of other employees. Work is primarily performed in a climate-controlled office setting. Work may require lifting objects up to 10lbs.

Performs other job-related duties as assigned. Bachelor’s degree and three (3) to five (5) years of graphic design experience in graphic design. Experience using a combination of page layout, word processing, and photo editing software to design, create, and prepare materials for digital and offset print production required.

Portfolio required. Working knowledge of the printing process including paper and ink selection, size requirements, bleeds, crops, folding, etc. Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite in a Mac environment. Excellent organizational, communication, interpersonal and computer skills. Excellent attention to detail including the ability to multi-task.

Ability to use judgment to create effective communication pieces and develop graphic design products which convey customer's intended message and theme. Ability to manage multiple tasks, act decisively in daily work, be flexible and work well in a multi-cultural team environment. Ability to work independently to assess priorities and manage daily coordination of details with minimal supervision.

Ability to direct and mentor others in all aspects of design, art direction and production.